Antares
[ænˈtɛəriz]Meaning
from Greek Ἀντάρης (Antares), traditionally said to mean "opposing Ares"
Background Story
Antares comes from the Greek Ἀντάρης, formed from the roots anti and Ares, and is traditionally said to mean "opposing Ares". It is the traditional name of the brightest star in the constellation Scorpius.
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